June 6, 2006 | Posted by mark at 12:10 AM

No Kisses, No Sweat

The Young and RestlessYoung and Restless - Satan.

This is a coincidence, that I'm posting a song called Satan on 6/6/06. I promise. I am not a nut, nor am I that interested in the black arts. Not anymore at least. I might have dabbled in animal sacrifice to lock in some sports victories, but it's only cuz I owed money all over town and I really needed a win.

Anyway, this is from Australia, and for all I know they don't even use calendars down there. It's winter, right? So who knows. They're getting ready to celebrate christmas and shit, not ring in the new millennium of bloodfeast and torture and enslavement to the underlords. All they wanna do is rock the fuck out and burn in some ear drums while they're at it. So the Young and Restless enlist a couple friends of ours -- Chris Colonna of Bumblebeez81 and James Ford of Simian Mobile Disco-- to lay this fever down on wax. And look what we end up with: 3 minutes and 33 seconds of pure australian female punk vocal murder. I love it.

The production is absolutely perfect on this, and while it's got its feet firmly planted in Billysburg circa 02/03, they can't be faulted for that. The song rocks and the song rocks and the song rocks. I especially love the hardcore breakdown with the squelched out backing screams. That shit rules. This is exactly the type of thing mp3 blogs were made for (fuck mp3 blogs): "Hey, we wrote a song and a bunch of rad dudes recorded it and it's about Satan kind of but really it's about something else, so why don't you post it." How can I say no to something like that? I can't. I'm only human and the number of the beast calls to me. I must run to the hills.

So anyway, the reason for all this rambling is that I know absolutely nothing about this band. They're from Canberra. Ok. Karina Utomo is the one singing, and what I assume is her brother Nugie is the one beating the shit out of the drums back there. I kinda wish they'd come to LA so I could see Karina shred her vocal chords into ribbons. I bet this show is noisy as fuck, but you could dance to it. I love it.

Right. So, I guess that this is a newly recorded single, but really we'll have to wait and see what kind of release it gets. I highly recommend this song though.


ps: it's also the national day of slayer.

Comments

Check out "My Enemy" by Cog. Seriously, they're the newest thing in Australia taking it by storm. They've been supporting Grinspoon on the latest tour, and Shihad (another awesome new rising Aussie band).

They're heading to the US to promote their album in June, so check 'em out now, while you can.

Posted by: Charles Parker at June 6, 2006 12:57 AM

yes.

australia is v v.nice. i live there. and if you look around, beneath the surface, we have quite some interesting bands.

the mu mesons for example are not your average schizophrenic industrial noise pop therapy collective.( the boredoms supported them!) and their lead singer was/is one our top conservative movie critics.
boo yeah.

Posted by: bjeck at June 6, 2006 6:27 AM

i'm also from Oz, and is one of those guys who never listen to the radio. instead, i feed myself with fine tunes from various music blogs such as this. i'd probably never even know that this band exists in our own backyard, if it wasnt for yous. unfortunately, this kinda style isnt really quite unique to this band. in fact, a lotta aussie indie bands (e.g. THE GRATES, OPERATOR PLEASE) have adopted this kinda sound over the past few years. and on top of that, so does the rest of the world(e.g. BE YOUR OWN PET, PRETTY GIRLS MAKE GRAVES). it sounds cute, but it's not really breaking ground, in my opinion.

Posted by: exoul at June 6, 2006 12:37 PM

This is great! Thanks! I love girls that rock.

Posted by: Michele Yamazaki at June 6, 2006 12:40 PM

Liar, you totally planned this post! The dark lord is pleased. (cackle)

Posted by: Matt Wright at June 6, 2006 12:51 PM

Ahh, my Matthew and Markus. I am indeed pleased. Finally I get a little respect around here.

See you two soon!

Posted by: The Dark Lord at June 6, 2006 3:36 PM

What a great sound! Australian too! gotta catch them live soon...

Posted by: Michael Dunn at June 7, 2006 1:37 AM

Cog are shit. Y&R are pretty good.

Posted by: chuubieboobie at June 7, 2006 3:10 AM

So I am in love with this mp3, thanks for posting it. I went to there myspace page and listened to all the other songs, they are all great. But my question is do you know where I can buy the cd I really would love to have it.
Thanks, Blake

Posted by: blake at June 7, 2006 3:08 PM

Blake, this is their first professional recording, and nothing's been released yet. So we'll have to wait before we can buy anything.

Sorry!

Posted by: robot mark at June 7, 2006 4:03 PM

mark i would love to be in the shower with you.

Posted by: every_girl at June 7, 2006 4:04 PM

Mark, I would also love to be in the shower with you. Is that weird?

Posted by: Robot David at June 7, 2006 10:23 PM

The track is good...
That beez kid chris c is fucking amazing at getting such a raw and dirty sound.
The production is mad
Is he doing the album?
OH AND FOR FUCK SAKE THE GRATES SUCK...
dont compare that shit at all

Posted by: killa at June 8, 2006 3:35 AM

Thanks everyone.

We hope the EP comes out soon - Chris C is a master at what he does, as his James Ford.

Keep your eyes on the MySpace page for future updates.

Luv,
Y & R

Posted by: Young & Restless at June 8, 2006 4:00 AM

karina is in myspace rite?shes one hottest chick

Posted by: hysteric disco at June 9, 2006 12:51 AM

Yeah Yeah Yeahs kick better ass. And Walls of Jericho are easier to listen too.

Posted by: Carlos at June 9, 2006 2:14 AM

tiny asian girls that scream rock-n-roll make me weak in the knees. yummy.

Posted by: Tay at June 9, 2006 2:55 PM

we are all looking forward to your EP.. guys i met in webdatedotcom are huge fans of your..

Posted by: steller at June 13, 2006 5:06 AM


Yeah yeah yeah its o.k, quite contrived and hollow. Its got a commercial edge that is quite clever and sales should not be a worry, to people that like the name simian mobile disco and c collona attached to things. Speaking of C Collona what the fuck is his new shit? DITTO.. That shit was dope on the first e.p.

Posted by: John at July 21, 2006 1:01 PM

Finally, someone else who hates the Grates! They are fucking fucking awful. I can't believe I just read a review of their album that said they were "real punk rock".

I think they get such good reviews because the lead singer chick looks like a twelve year old and most music critics are paedophiles.

Posted by: GratesHater at August 14, 2006 10:10 AM

I can't believe I just read a review of their album that said they were "real punk rock".

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